Augusta
boy nameAugusta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #559 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#559
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #863 |
| 1890s | #898 |
| 1900s | #842 |
| 1910s | #1365 |
| 1920s | #1478 |
| 1930s | #1515 |
| 1940s | #1554 |
| 1950s | #1684 |
| 1960s | #2134 |
| 1970s | #3620 |
| 1980s | #5618 |
| 1990s | #6829 |
| 2000s | #9436 |
| 2010s | #10614 |
| 2020s | #10605 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Augusta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Augusta alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Augusta in 2025?
- Augusta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Augusta most popular?
- Augusta peaked in 1901, reaching #559 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Augusta with classmates?
- Augusta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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